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Healthy lifestyle lowers type 2 diabetes risk by 75%
People following the healthiest lifestyle have a 75% lower risk of type 2 diabetes compared with those with the least healthy lifestyle - and, among those who already have type 2 diabetes, a healthy lifestyle is also associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a lower risk of death from all causes, according to a recent meta-analysis of existing studies.
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Older adults using cannabis at "unprecedented" rates
Older adults are using cannabis at an unprecedented rate, yet research that informs policymakers on the topic is scarce, according to the latest issue of the journal Public Policy and Aging Report from The Gerontological Society of America.
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Driving cessation linked to social isolation
Whether it's going to the grocery store or to a friend's home, driving a car plays a major role in older adults' quest to maintain their independence.
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Workplace diversity favored, but only for others
Diversity in the workplace is valued in theory, but often lacking in practice, according to a study from the University of Basel, Switzerland.
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Stats: Only 23% of 50+ adults have a stocked emergency kit on hand
The latest National Poll on Healthy Aging shows that many older adults haven't taken key steps to protect their health and well-being in case of severe weather, long-term power outages or other situations.
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Tech Talk: DTC treatment via telemed: what you need to know
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for medications and other health-related products is a fact of life in North America and elsewhere.
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